Marsh Supermarkets, Inc. Second Quarter Results of Operations Income from Continuing Operations Up 47 Percent


INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 27, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- Marsh Supermarkets, Inc. (Nasdaq:MARSA) (Nasdaq:MARSB) reports results of operations for the 16 weeks ended October 13, 2001.

Second quarter net income was $4,202,000 compared with $2,139,000 last year. This is $0.48 per diluted share versus $0.25 last year. The quarter's results include a gain on the previously announced sale of CSDC (Convenience Store Distributing Company) and a net loss on the discontinued operation.

The following results are for continuing operations only and exclude discontinued operations unless otherwise noted.

Sales and other revenues for the second quarter were $508,230,000 compared to $478,027,000 last year, an increase of $30,203,000 and 6.3%. Sales in comparable stores were 4.9% over last year and 4.0% year to date. This compares to 2.7% last quarter and 1.2% the prior quarter.

Income from continuing operations for the quarter was $2,049,000 compared to $1,397,000 last year, a 47% increase. Diluted earnings per common share were $0.25 versus $0.16 last year. "Our strong comparable store sales growth continues to demonstrate our ability to succeed in a highly competitive retail market," said Don E. Marsh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

During the quarter, the Company opened two new Village Pantry convenience stores and acquired three convenience stores. The Company also converted three Marsh supermarkets to LoBill Foods. Marsh acquired two supermarkets and closed two stores in order to consolidate sales into the remaining units.

The Company purchased the assets of O'Malia Food Markets, which has eight upscale stores in the Indianapolis metro area. O'Malia will operate as a separate division.

The Company also sold the assets of CSDC to McLane Company, Inc., a Temple, Texas-based grocery distributor. The sale included inventory, property, buildings, equipment and certain other assets plus the assumption by McLane of certain liabilities. McLane will provide distribution services to Marsh's Village Pantry Division and CSDC's customers. The gain on sale and CSDC's operating results are shown on the condensed consolidated statements of income as a discontinued operation.

Subsequent to quarter end, the Company opened two new upscale Marsh Supermarkets.

Marsh Supermarkets, one of the largest regional grocery chains in the United States, operates 69 Marsh(r), 32 LoBill Foods(r) stores, 2 Savin*$(r), 8 O'Malia Food Markets, and 193 Village Pantry(r) convenience stores in central Indiana and western Ohio. The Company also operates Crystal Food Services(tm) which provides upscale catering, cafeteria management, office coffee, vending and concessions, Primo Banquet Catering and Conference Centers, McNamara Florist and Enflora -- Flowers for Business(r).

Marsh is a publicly held company whose stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market System (MARSA and MARSB).


                      MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
              -------------------------------------------
                (In thousands except per share amounts)
                              (Unaudited)

                              16 Weeks Ended          28 Weeks Ended
                           --------------------   --------------------
                           Oct. 13,    Oct. 14,   Oct. 13,    Oct. 14,
                             2001        2000       2001        2000
                           --------    --------   --------    --------
 Sales and
  other revenues           $508,230    $478,027   $883,481    $820,180
 Cost of merchandise
  sold, including
  warehousing and
  transportation            358,099     335,259    620,766     573,503
                           --------    --------   --------    --------
 Gross profit               150,131     142,768    262,715     246,677
 Selling, general
  and administrative        133,488     125,047    230,743     213,391
 Depreciation                 6,941       8,281     11,697      14,202
                           --------    --------   --------    --------
 Operating income             9,702       9,440     20,275      19,084
 Interest                     6,712       7,360     11,785      12,752
                           --------    --------   --------    --------
 Income from continuing
  operations before
  income taxes                2,990       2,080      8,490       6,332
 Income taxes                   941         683      2,793       2,074
                           --------    --------   --------    --------
 Income from continuing
  operations                  2,049       1,397      5,697       4,258
 Discontinued operation:
   Income (loss) from
    operations,
    net of tax               (1,122)        742       (859)      1,358
   Gain on disposal,
    net of tax                3,275        --        3,275        --
                           --------    --------   --------    --------
 Net income                $  4,202    $  2,139   $  8,113    $  5,616
                           ========    ========   ========    ========
 Basic earnings
  per common share:

 Continuing operations     $    .26    $    .17   $    .72    $    .52
 Discontinued operation        (.14)        .09       (.11)        .16
 Gain on disposal of
  discontinued operation        .41        --          .41        --
                           --------    --------   --------    --------
 Net income                $    .53    $    .26   $   1.02    $    .68
                           ========    ========   ========    ========

 Diluted earnings
  per common share:

 Continuing operations     $    .25    $    .16   $    .65    $    .49
 Discontinued operation        (.12)        .09       (.09)        .14
 Gain on disposal of
  discontinued operation        .35        --          .35        --
                           --------    --------   --------    --------
 Net income                $    .48    $    .25   $    .91    $    .63
                           ========    ========   ========    ========

 Dividends per share       $    .11    $    .11   $    .22    $    .22
                           ========    ========   ========    ========


                       MARSH SUPERMARKETS, INC.
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                -------------------------------------
                            (In thousands)
                             (Unaudited)

                                       October 13,  October 14,
                                          2001         2000
                                        ---------    ---------
 Assets
 Current assets:
  Cash and equivalents                  $  30,807    $  39,219
  Accounts receivable                      47,991       43,425
  Inventories(a)                          140,172      131,681
 Prepaid expenses                           6,147        5,378
  Recoverable income taxes                   --            246
                                        ---------    ---------
    Total current assets                  225,117      219,949
 Property and equipment, less
  allowances for depreciation             313,760      301,024
 Other assets                              54,587       51,540
                                        ---------    ---------
                                        $ 593,464    $ 572,513
                                        =========    =========

 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
 Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                      $  90,791    $  84,719
  Accrued liabilities                      59,180       56,901
  Current maturities of
   long-term liabilities                    2,512        2,758
                                        ---------    ---------
    Total current liabilities             152,483      144,378

 Long-term liabilities:
  Long-term debt                          246,814      250,085
  Capital lease obligations                15,234       14,005
                                        ---------    ---------
    Total long-term liabilities           262,048      264,090

 Deferred items:
  Income taxes                             13,866       12,862
  Other                                    21,953       16,473
                                        ---------    ---------
   Total deferred items                    35,819       29,335

 Shareholders' Equity:
  Common stock, Classes A and B            26,153       25,588
  Retained earnings                       131,997      121,131
  Cost of common stock in treasury        (13,557)      (9,867)
  Deferred cost - restricted stock           (421)      (1,119)
  Notes receivable - stock options         (1,058)      (1,023)
                                        ---------    ---------
    Total shareholders' equity            143,114      134,710
                                        ---------    ---------
                                        $ 593,464    $ 572,513
                                        =========    =========

 (a) less LIFO reserve: October 13, 2001 - $2,636; October 14, 2000 -
     $8,518


            

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